ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital said it's seeing a big increase in respiratory illnesses.

According to the hospital, cases of some illnesses, like the flu, have jumped by more than 300% from this time last year. One pediatric emergency medicine physician said there's not one clear reason for the spike.

What You Need To Know • Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital said it's seeing a steep increase in respiratory illnesses from this time last year • According to the hospital, flu cases are up by 322%, RSV cases jumped by 114% and other respiratory illnesses have increased by 244% • Emergency medicine physician Dr. Ebony Hunter said multiple factors are likely behind the spike, including a dip in immunizations • Hunter said it's not too late in the cold

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